If there's a shutdown...

[macwriter]

Does that mean January 6th the electoral votes can't be counted and on January 20 the Orange Menace can't be sworn in? Just wondering. If the government is shut down, aren't all activities of the government shut down except the efforts to get the government opened up again?

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. No.

The electoral count proceeds per the constitution, shutdown or not.

[Arazi]

2. What about the inauguration spectacle?

Would there be funds for that?

[kelly1mm]

3. That is paid for by private funds primarily. That is what Zukerberg 'donated' 1M to when he came and kissed the ring NT

[LeftInTX]

4. Trust me, it will end the day before.

They will move mountains, so that their big bleach blonde orange baby will have his spectacle.

It would be nice if it was "bare bones" with no parade or Marine band. But that would be wishful thinking.

[Eyeball_Kid]

7. As in other shutdowns, some departments will remain funded. n/t

[Fiendish Thingy]

11. Aside from the swearing in, most of that is privately funded. Nt

[LogDog75]

5. No, it won't

Essential governmental personnel will continue to work to keep part of the government functioning. Congresspersons and Senators are considered essential personnel.

[DenaliDemocrat]

8. Assuming they go to work.

They are not paid during a shutdown, work or no work
I know. I’m essential. With the current climate - who knows.

[lees1975]

6. Congress still meets and gets paid.

Otherwise, we wouldn't be hearing anything about a government shutdown.

[ThePartyThatListens]

9. You know they gotta get them money

[retread]

10. President Musk will just fund his own inauguration.

[Autumn]

12. It all goes on as usual. President Musk will pay for the inauguration gala so no biggie.

[bluestarone]

13. Again i ask, Can Joe declare a national emergency, and force congress

To stay in session until bill is passed, or until he's out of office?